I left my Heart in...Atlantic Canada!

Hello crafty friends!

It's an exciting day here in the nation's capital. My first post as a design team member of the new sketch challenge group, Atlantic Hearts!

I'm so pleased to be joining a Canadian challenge blog, plus Michelle and Darla do a great job organizing their team and coming up with stimulating designs.

Here's the inspiration for this week:

The trendy ombre look really appeals to me, and I took this sketch very literally.

I cut a series of graduated shades of red & pink, adhering them together with double-sided tape.

Back side

front side!

Then I played around with a couple of ideas.

For the first card, I did some negative die-ctting, taking the the sentiment out of my ombre panel. Some pink baker's twine and a big button finish that one off.

For card #2, I ran the panel through with an embossing folder, and used the positive die-cut sentiment this time.
This one is embellished with a crocheted flower, tied on with embroidery floss and a sparkle button.

So here's my message to Atlantic Hearts:

for letting me play with you each week!

Now head on over to Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. Monday mornings, you'll find this week's sketch and the rules for playing along. The design team's creations are revealed every Wednesday. This way, you have some time to interpret the sketch in your own way. I'd love to see what you come up with!

Happy crafting,

Caroline

Supplies:

cardstock in Ruby, Hollyhock, Cotton Candy, Blush and White Daisy (all Close to My Heart)

Embossing folder:  Sizzix

Die-cut word "Thanks":  Paper Smooches

Baker's Twine in Strawberry: The Twinery

Button & embroidery floss: my stash

Crochet flower and bling button: Close to My Heart